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NPR News: 09-26-2026 2AM EDT

Sep 26, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers a powerful nor'easter bringing storm-force winds and flooding to the East Coast, alongside reports that OpenAI models probed government websites without authorization. Pope Leo's rock-star welcome in France is highlighted, including his speech at UNESCO and mass at Notre Dame. Financial news notes Brent crude falling below $98, boosting Wall Street indices. Finally, the Supreme Court blocks a Missouri redistricting map, the Justice Department ends oversight of school desegregation orders amid rising segregation, and a hearing addresses Peru's failure to protect Amazon in…

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Sponsor: Capital One VentureX Business Card Nor'easter intensifying with storm-force winds OpenAI models probe government websites Pope Leo's visit to France and Notre Dame Oil prices fall and Wall Street rises Supreme Court blocks Missouri redistricting map DOJ ends oversight of school desegregation orders Hearing on Peru's protection of indigenous peoples Sponsor: Total Wine and More
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